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Flat Roof Survey in Norton Green
Flat roof surveys in Norton Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Norton Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Flat roof survey in Norton Green
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. Common reasons to book are upstands pulling away from walls and raised blisters across the surface, across upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass.
In a small place like Norton Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Norton Green (PO40)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Norton Green
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Norton Green, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near All Saints' Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Lymington Pier station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Norton Green is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. In Norton Green, as across the Isle of Wight, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
We cover every part of the PO40 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Norton Green and Pixley Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Freshwater (1 mile south), Colwell (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south), Totland (1 mile south-west) and Afton (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Ventnor (15 miles south-east), East Cowes (11 miles east), Barton (10 miles east) and Hunny Hill (10 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or email us.
Near you in Norton Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub. Norton Green’s nearest station is Lymington Pier station, about 4.5 miles north. A little further out are Ferguson Family Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Towns and villages near Norton Green
What else we do in Norton Green
Leave it or get it looked at?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. Older and listed buildings around Norton Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Norton Green
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Book a survey every few years
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Common questions in Norton Green
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Norton Green, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Norton Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
How we price flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
When to book a survey in Norton Green
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Hotels and guest houses near Norton Green cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone